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Unisys Linux Kernel Cryptographic API Module

FIPS 140-2 certificate #2560 · Unisys Corporation · data as of 2026-10-21

Unisys Linux Kernel Cryptographic API Module, from Unisys Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2560 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.

Historical. Moved to historical list due to sunsetting. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy Section 11

Certificate

Certificate number2560
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorUnisys Corporation · website
Software versions1.0

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The Unisys Linux Kernel Cryptographic API Module is a software-only cryptographic module that comprises a set of Linux kernel modules. It provides general purpose cryptographic services to the remainder of the Linux kernel.

Security level exceptions

  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms (3)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES3513, 3519
HMAC2246, 2247
SHS2900, 2901

Tested configurations

  • and Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution with Vmware ESXi 5.5 running on a Dell PowerEdge R820 with PAA and with PCLMULQDQ and SSSE3 (single-user mode)
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution running on a Dell PowerEdge R220 without PAA
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution running on a Dell PowerEdge R220 without PAA and with PCLMULQDQ and SSSE 3
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution running on a Dell PowerEdge R630 with PAA and with PCLMULQDQ
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution running on a Dell PowerEdge R630 with PAA and with PCLMULQDQ and SSSE3
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS distribution with Vmware ESXi 5.5 running on a Dell PowerEdge R820 with PAA and with PCLMULQDQ

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2016-02-12InitialCGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc

Status timeline

As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.

  • 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
  • Validation dates on record: 2016-02-12

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